It was already the third week the Rangers were to spend time as mentors with the children. Each them provided them smiles, laughter, and compassion towards their mentors.
TANYA'S CONFESSION
"I'm so glad we got to volunteer at the clubhouse today," Tanya mentions. "This is one thing to give back to our community. Who knows, maybe Adam and I will consider children in our future."
Tanya smiled with glee when she spoke about her first day with the producers. She had the feeling children were one of the special things in life. However, it taught her a lot about her than no other way could.
Today was the day the children could go to the park with their mentors. They were accompanied by Ms. Brams and the seven Rangers. It was a warm sunny day, so it was decided unanimously that the children would go to the park to enjoy the sights and sounds of Angel Grove Park.
"Who wants to play soccer?" Adam asked the children.
The seven children along with several others from the clubhouse had volunteered themselves in.
"Rodney," Adam said. "You and Aiden will be team captains."
"I don't want to play," Kami mentioned to Adam. "Soccer's a boys' game."
Adam laughed to himself, but excluded Kami out.
"Alright then, Aiden you pick your team. Then, you Rodney."
The boys picked out their teams.
Meanwhile, Alicia and Kami watched from the playground.
"Hey," Kimberly said. "Why aren't you two playing soccer with Adam?"
"Don't want to," Alicia stated. "Kami and I just want to play on the playground."
"Ohhh, so you two think it's a boys' game, don't you?" Kimberly asked.
The girls nodded.
"They have cooties," giggled Kami. "Yuck."
"Let's see what we can do here," Kimberly said to the girls. "Maybe I can teach you two some gymnastics."
While during the soccer game, Kat and Tanya sat on a blanket.
"C'mon sweetie!" Tanya cheered. "Block him!"
Adam sprinted across the field with Rocky and Tommy and gave her a smile.
As the soccer game went on, Ms. Brams and Aisha started talking about the clubhouse.
"Aisha, this clubhouse has been around since I was a young adult like you," Ms. Brams stated. "Since then, I have been short handed in the clubhouse, but as far as staff, everything has been going well. Thanks to you seven."
"It's not a problem," Aisha stated. "I'm glad we can help."
As the two women continued talking, Kimberly was showing Kami and Alicia some somersaults.
Katie watched from the swings as Tamya pushed her gently.
"So cool!" Katie exclaimed. "How do you do that?"
Kimberly showed the girls how to do a simple somersault.
"See," Kimberly stated. "Now, you try Kami."
Kami attempted but landed on her feet.
"How neat!" Tamya said as she continued to push Katie on the swing.
After the long soccer game, everyone came by the picnic table to cool off.
"How was the game?" Ms. Brams asked.
"Good!" Aiden remarked. "We won!"
"That's great." Ms. Brams smiled.
As Kimberly and the rest of the girls walked back, Timmy walked with Kami to the table.
"Boys have cooties!" Kami yelled.
"No, girls do!" Timmy retorted.
Suddenly, Kami tripped over her own two feet.
"Way to go, Timmy," Kami muttered. "You tripped me."
"Nooo," Timmy stated. "I didn't."
"Yes," Kami argued. "You did."
Kami sniffled as she walked her way to the table.
"Aw, what's the matter?" Rodney asked Kami.
"Timmy tripped me," Kami whined. "He did really."
Rodney looked at Timmy. He knew his friend didn't do a thing, but walk her over to the table.
"Mind if I sit here?" Rocky asked.
"Sure," Aisha said as she handed Rocky a bottle of water. "Apeboy, Ms. Brams tells me that we should do something for the children."
"Like what?" Rocky questioned as he continued to drink his water.
"Well," Ms. Brams continued. "I was thinking a talent competition, or what do you five suggest?"
The others circled around Ms. Brams discussing plans for a future presentation done by the clubhouse to the children's' parents.
For the moment, Tommy looked over the seven children who have touched their hearts individually.
"Tommy," tugged Timmy. "I have a question to ask you."
Tommy left the table and walked over to Timmy.
"What's wrong, buddy?"
"I-I-I have a question about a girl." Timmy hesitated.
"Oh?"
"How do I know I'm in love?"
"Timmy, you're only nine!"
"I know, but I think Kami's cute."
Tommy recalled his days with Kimberly very well. They met at the Youth Center as teenagers and have been through everything together. However, senior year of high school was the worst, but he didn't want to relive it again.
"Timmy," Tommy said. "Maybe you should wait a while."
"Why?" Timmy questioned.
"Because," Tommy responded. "It's best to wait. I know I did."
He looked up at Kimberly and smiled to himself.
Momentarily, Tommy retreated back to his seat with the rest of his friends and the staff as they listened to Ms. Brams.
